Jacob Nagel

Jacob Nagel is the former Israeli acting National Security Advisor. He is now a Visiting Professor at the Aerospace faculty, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa and a visiting fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage during the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna, Austria July 14, 2015

Trump cannot settle for uranium removal in efforts to remove Iran’s nuclear threat - opinion

A man shows a newspaper with a front-page photo depicting US President Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address, in Tehran, Iran, February 26, 2026

Total nuclear dismantlement is Iran's only option to stop an American attack - opinion

US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2025

Trump must not negotiate with Iran unless the regime first meets strict preconditions - opinion


Trump’s hesitation on Iran: Why a prompt strike, even if only symbolic, is crucial - opinion

A failure to strike Iran risks empowering the regime and betraying Iranian protesters. President Trump must act decisively now, even if it means a symbolic strike, says Brig. Gen. Nagel.

People walk next to an anti-US mural on a street as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 2, 2026.

Netanyahu-Trump meeting: What the PM is expected to ask for, what he shouldn't concede - opinion

There is an urgent need to begin and conclude, as soon as possible, discussions on the next MOU between Israel and the US, which will follow the current agreement set to expire in 2028.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump share a warm moment in the Knesset in October 2025.

Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion

Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has completed preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion Airport.

The single negotiation goal with Iran should be complete dismantlement of nuclear program - opinion

Trump’s ultimatum to Tehran is clear: accept American terms or face the consequences.

 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the US struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025.

What does Trump mean by ‘total dismantling’ of Iran’s nuclear program? - opinion

Trump has returned to office with a clear message: Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. But clarity on what that entails—and how to achieve it—is still lacking.

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

Trump must clarify what he means when says Iran will never have nuclear weapons - opinion

Cooperation with the US is vital for strengthening deterrence and executing this complex mission, but Israel must be prepared to act alone.

 US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff shakes hands with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, April 12, 2025.

Trump should not imitate Obama, repeating his presidential mistakes - opinion

The lessons from 2015 must be clear to avoid another disastrous deal. No negotiations should begin until Iran fully dismantles its nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

No negotiations before total Iranian nuclear rollback - opinion 

Any talk of negotiating a new nuclear agreement—before Iran meets strict preconditions—is a dangerous mistake.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks with defense industry experts in Tehran, Iran, February 12, 2025

Netanyahu must push Trump to take real action on Iran - opinion

Any resolution must address all three components of Iran’s nuclear program: fissile materials, weaponization, and delivery systems.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, July 26, 2024.

Israel must prepare for confrontation with Iran after Trump inauguration - opinion

Until all facilities and capabilities are dismantled by Iran, willingly or by external forces, Trump administration must return to the “maximum pressure” program.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)